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[Alexithymia and Asperger syndrome].

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Context:

  • Alexithymia is a personality construct characterized by difficulty identifying and describing feelings.
  • Asperger syndrome (AS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder previously associated with challenges in emotional processing.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of alexithymia in adult males with Asperger syndrome.
  • To explore the relationship between alexithymia and Asperger syndrome.

Summary:

  • The study assessed alexithymia levels in nine adult males diagnosed with Asperger syndrome.
  • Results indicated a significant level of alexithymia in the majority of subjects.
  • Self-reports of alexithymia were significant, while reports from relatives indicated double the levels compared to the neurotypical population.

Impact:

  • Findings confirm a substantial comorbidity between alexithymia and Asperger syndrome.
  • The study raises questions about whether alexithymia is an inherent characteristic of individuals with Asperger syndrome.
  • This research contributes to understanding the emotional processing differences in Asperger syndrome.